Pop stars, models and a bit of basketball: the NBA comes to London – in pictures

Sir Paul McCartney and his wife Nancy Shevell attempt to make their way to their seats ahead of the game Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Edin Dzeko, right, wearing a Brooklyn Nets replica jersey of Bosnian compatriot Mirza Televoic Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Aston Villa's Christian Benteke with Chelsea's Eden Hazard, David Luiz and Andre Schurrle Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Jack Wilshere takes on refreshment Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Liam Payne of One Direction gets courtside seats Photograph: Tom Jenkins

It's a case of Arsenal then and now as former Highbury hero Robert Pires, right, and current player Olivier Giroud look on ahead of the start of the game Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Kelly Brook with new boyfriend former Royal Marine Commando and Gladiator David McIntosh Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Pre-game entertainment featured trampolining slam dunks Photograph: Tom Jenkins

It's a packed house at the O2 Arena Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Jeff Teague attempts a basket past Alan Anderson Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Atlanta attack in the opening quarter Photograph: Tom Jenkins

A pensive looking Clint Dempsey keeps an eye on proceedings Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Atlanta's Paul Millsap drives to the basket Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Model Cara Delevingne has been watching a lot of New York basketball recently Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Veteran Kevin Garnett signals a Brooklyn play Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Another Millsap drive to the basket but this time he's blocked Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Ellie Goulding, left, and Cara Delevingue seem to be enjoying the action Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Lou Williams takes a freethrow for Atlanta Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Sir Paul McCartney applauds the Brooklyn players off after their 127-110 victory Photograph: Tom Jenkins